Is there supposed to be a correct direction edge lettering should face; that is, readable with obverse or reverse facing upward? I have Native American coins which read both ways.
The circulation strikes are made both ways. It totally random which way the coin enters the edge lettering machine. the proofs are supposed to be stamped obverse side up however.
I seem to recall reading that there are designations "A" and "B" for which way the edge lettering reads. If I recall correctly if you are viewing the obverse and the lettering reads correctly that is deignation "B" and if you view it the same way and the edge lettering is backwards then that is designation "A". Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
I have bumped this thread because of another interesting find. Heritage Auctions lists the 2009 Sacagawea coin as made from the P & D Mints, each having the a & b edge lettering. However, it seems to be exclusive of that year only. They even have a population report from the grading companies on it, currently at approximately 850 for the P Mint and half of that for the D Mint. The values for each 2009 coin is based on grade, the D Mint being the highest. Is this something we should be looking for and is it only found in the MS Series 2009 Sacagawea Dollar? Heritage seems to indicate so.
If it is common, then why is this year the only year listed? It's value is reported by PCGS as quite a bit more as well.
The reason 2009 Sac. is the only year listed is because its the first year that the sac was edge lettered
Ziggy9; Now that makes sense. I just never stopped to think about that. Can I blame this on another Senior Moment?
